Faith Driven Entrepreneur Asia

This episode highlights the story of Dylan and Anna Wilk, the co-founders of the Philippines' biggest brand of affordable natural personal care products: Human Nature.The couple met shortly after Dylan began questioning the purpose of his life. He had accumulated great wealth through his career in the U.K., but still felt that something was missing. God opened his eyes on a trip to the Philippines and gave him new meaning for his money, his career, and for his entire life. He also met and eventually married Anna there, and the two now run the business together. They join the show to share their story and talk about how God has changed their lives, and the lives of so many others through Human Nature. Let’s listen in.

God can redeem any broken situation. Even for a man who had a lifetime of fraud, lies, and shortcuts that led to 3 different prison sentences.Anil David is a living testimony of God’s radical grace and transformative mercy. He met Jesus in a prison cell, not long after authorities burst into his home and took him back to jail for the third and final time. It was during that sentence that he decided to change.  Since then, he’s started Agape Connecting People, a business that equips inmates and other overlooked people groups for a sustainable career. He joins the show, along with guest co-host Kim Pong, to share how God redeemed his criminal past and how he’s using his experience to love others.

Steve Cuss, Australian author, joins the podcast to discuss how entrepreneurs can manage anxiety in healthy and productive ways. Topics include understanding chronic anxiety, addressing toxic patterns in organizations, taking responsibility for one's actions, the importance of resiliency, living by faith, and repenting from false beliefs.

Reuben Ang, managing director of Hesed and Emet Holdings, shares insights on modernizing the business while preserving traditions, working with family, and how his faith guides his work. Topics discussed include his passion for food, growing up in a family business, operating during COVID-19, navigating challenges, building relationships, and imagining a reconciled future.

Dr. Mark Lovatt, an expert in combating corruption and strengthening integrity, joins the show to discuss the importance of integrity in business, maintaining integrity as leaders, and practical tips for fighting corruption. They also touch on personal reflections and the importance of gratitude and fellowship among entrepreneurs.

In this special episode originally recorded for the Faith Driven Entrepreneur Africa Podcast, Dr. Kamau Gachigi shares how he is equipping Kenyan students how to turn their product ideas into a physical reality.Dr. Gachigi got tired of seeing brilliant Kenyan engineers leave the industry because they lacked resources. That’s why he created Gearbox, a hardware accelerator and makerspace that trains, resources, and equips innovators in Kenya so they can turn ideas into physical reality. In this episode, Dr. Kamau gives an overview of the fourth industrial revolution, and explains why the next Mark Zuckerbergs and Elon Musks are going to come from Kenya. Listen in as Dr. Kamau unpacks design thinking, practical strategies for local job creation, and what African innovators can share with the world. Like this episode? Be sure to rate the show and subscribe on your favorite podcast streaming platform.

Today’s guest helps us consider: what does it mean to develop a sustainable life?Tommy Tjiptadjaja is the co-founder and CEO of Greenhope, an organization that reduces waste to circumvent the harm done to the environment and animals. He and his team have developed biodegradable technologies that reduce the lifespan of plastic waste, but he believes even more can be done.Real sustainability, for him, requires collaboration between people working together for the sake of their communities today and in the future. Solutions won’t come only by making more sustainable decisions. They’ll come when we develop more sustainable lives. That vision includes creation care, but it also goes beyond it. How can we care for our families, our employees, or our work in sustainable ways? How does God sustain us and our identities in our entrepreneurial journeys?We tackle all these questions and more today. Follow the show on your favorite podcast app so you never miss an episode.

Sam Rhee, founder of Endowus and former investment banker, shares his journey from pursuing a promotion to following a different calling. The podcast highlights his philosophy of living generously, the importance of financial education, his considerations for full-time ministry, and discussions on entrepreneurship and financial tips.

Chris Yeo, Co-Founder of Digital Mission Ventures, talks about redemptive technology in Southeast Asia. He discusses the role of technology in society, the vision and structure of DM Ventures, and the potential for investment in Southeast Asia. He also emphasizes the power of redemption and the importance of community connection.

Jeremy Lin and Robert Kim of JLIN LLC discuss redefining love through entrepreneurship and impact investing, bridging the gap between nonprofit and for-profit sectors, their favorite vacation spots and desserts, dream sports talents, and inspiring Bible verses emphasizing patience and faith in God. They also reflect on God's love and encourage listeners to join a foundation group for fellowship and connection.